Clusterheadaches.com Message Board


    
      
        Clusterheadaches.com Message Board
        (http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi)
      

        New Message Board Archives >> 2007 General Board Posts >> *sigh*
        
(Message started by: Mark C on May 17^th, 2007, 7:19pm)

Title: *sigh*
Post by Mark C on May 17^th, 2007, 7:19pm

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s309/321bunghole/explodinhead.gif

Sorry if this is a bit graphic.....but it would be a relief right now..

:-/

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on May 17^th, 2007, 7:22pm

Hang in there my friend. This too will pass!

Carol

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by Shedz on May 17^th, 2007, 7:52pm

Hope you sorted for meds chap, hate to think you having to ride this one out :(

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by thebbz on May 17^th, 2007, 9:29pm

Gives new meaning to the word scatterbrained. Hang tuff.
all the best
jb

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by purpleydog on May 17^th, 2007, 10:01pm

I saw an advertisement in a magazine once...

A contest for a person who could draw what it's like to have a migraine (I know... I know...)... First prize was a bullet in the caliber of your choice. At the time I thought it was pretty funny. You could change the wording to say CH, but the bullet makes it too real, IMO.

Hang in there Mark. [smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by Jonny on May 17^th, 2007, 10:06pm

Are you not getting the help you need, bro?

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by thebbz on May 17^th, 2007, 10:11pm

Ya man! What can we do to help?
Let us know
jb

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by broomhilda on May 17^th, 2007, 10:52pm

[smiley=hug.gif]'s on over from Canada...

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by BlueMeanie on May 17^th, 2007, 11:14pm

Sorry to see your having a rough time Mark. Hope it gets better real soon. Send an IM if you need anything.
PFDAN

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by Mark C on May 17^th, 2007, 11:29pm

on 05/17/07 at 22:06:21, Jonny wrote:

Are you not getting the help you need, bro?

On it's way...thank you!!

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by JeffB on May 18^th, 2007, 12:01am

:'(. Hang tough.

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by AussieBrian on May 18^th, 2007, 12:07am

That we should even have to consider such things. Regards from the Aussies.

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by Turts on May 18^th, 2007, 12:25am

adding to ausssie brians contribution

hang tough mate

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by Gator on May 18^th, 2007, 12:47am

Sorry to hear you are still suffering so, Mark. :-/ You have my hopes and wishes for some relief soon.

Mike

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by Charlie on May 18^th, 2007, 12:52am

Sorry if you're really getting hit. This thing is a true horror and it's a effen shame that we even know about it. All I can do is remind you of this technique. It helped me about 75% of the time. It's always worth a shot so here it is again:

Dr. Wright’s Circulatory Technique:

I am not sure what mechanism is triggered by this but whatever it is, at least indirectly helps kill the pain. I do know that this technique has nothing to do with meditation, relaxation, or psychic ability. It is entirely physical and takes some work. It involves concentrating on trying to redirect a little circulation to the arms, hands, or legs. It can described as a conscious circulatory flexing. Increased circulation will result in a reddening and warming of the hands. Try to think of it as filling your hands with redirected blood. The important and difficult part is that it has to be done without interruption through the pain. Do not give up in frustration. It may not work on the first try. Every now and then it will work almost immediately. I lived for those moments. Try experimenting between attacks. You will find that it gets easier with practice.

I was given less than five minutes instruction in the use of method. The doctor, while placing his arm on his desk, showed me that he could slightly increase his arm and hand circulation. After several attempts, I was able to repeat this procedure and use it successfully. I have had about a 75% success rate shortening these attacks. My 20 minute attacks were often reduced to 10 minutes or less. Once proven that I had a chance to effectively deal with this horror, I always gave it a try as I had nothing to lose but pain.

Perhaps it will help if you think of it as trying to fill the arm as if it is were an empty vessel. I used to try to imagine I was pushing blood away from my head into my arm. Use your imagination. There is one man who wrote that his standing barefoot on a concrete floor shortened his attacks. This may be similar as it draws some circulation away from the head. Cold water, exercise, or anything affecting circulation, seems to be worth a try. My suggestion is to not let up immediately when the pain goes. Waiting a minute is probably a good idea. So long as you do not slack off, this has a chance of working.

This technique is very useful while waiting for medication to take effect or when none is available. It costs nothing, is non-invasive, and can be used just about anywhere. It is not a miracle but it helped me deal with this horror. It can be a bit exhausting but the success rate was good enough for me and a cluster headache sufferer will do just about anything to end the pain. It gives us a fighting chance.

Charlie

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by Ray on May 18^th, 2007, 2:18am

Hello Mark:

I've been there, and I feel for you. Don't give the beast the satisfaction, don't let him steal your joy. You make a positive difference. Hang in there.

Ray

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by Yorky on May 18^th, 2007, 3:43am

rooting for you mark.

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by LeLimey on May 18^th, 2007, 4:53am

Hang in there honeybun, I'm quite sure help is on its way [smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by sandie99 on May 18^th, 2007, 9:17am

Mark,

I'm so sorry that you're having a rough time now... [smiley=hug.gif]

Hugs,
Sanna

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by john_d on May 18^th, 2007, 10:11am

hang in there Mark, this too shall pass

Title: Re: *sigh*
Post by MikkaB on May 18^th, 2007, 12:47pm

I'm sorry, Mark :'(

Hang in there. [smiley=hug.gif]